coral reef

noun

Synonyms of coral reefnext
: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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It’s been that way for years The other half of Tuesday’s news was cash for Florida’s coral reef. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025 And in coral reefs, unrelated fish seem to swap visual and chemical cues as protection against dangers such as hungry barracudas. Jesse Greenspan, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025 Or take to the ocean for water adventures such as boating, deep-sea fishing, or diving and snorkeling by the magnificent Maldivian coral reefs. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025 The zoo had other new light attractions this year, including the African Savanna, reptile planet, bug world and coral reef. Sooji Nam, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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